Shadow Greninja
Water/Dark-type, Generation 6. Ranked #4 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Water Shuriken Hydro Cannon 27.2 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move. Hydro Cannon costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Greninja takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 551
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,516 CP
Shadow Greninja moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble STAB | Water | 10 | 12 | 1.0s | 10 | 12 |
| Feint Attack STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Water Shuriken Best STAB | Water | 9 | 14 | 1.0s | 9 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Night Slash STAB | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Hydro Cannon Best STAB Elite | Water | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble | Water | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4.00 | 5.50 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Water Shuriken | Water | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Greninja runs Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon — 27.2 DPS and 503 TDO as a Water-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Water Shuriken builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Hydro Cannon is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Greninja places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | #4 | A | 27.2 | 503 | Water Shuriken Hydro Cannon |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Greninja
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 547 | 638 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 916 | 1,024 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,420 | 1,554 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,767 | 1,934 |
Is Shadow Greninja good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Greninja is a Tier A Water-type raid attacker, ranked #4 at 27.2 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 197 |
| Lv 4 | 277 |
| Lv 5 | 358 |
| Lv 6 | 438 |
| Lv 7 | 518 |
| Lv 8 | 598 |
| Lv 9 | 678 |
| Lv 10 | 758 |
| Lv 11 | 834 |
| Lv 12 | 910 |
| Lv 13 | 986 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,062 |
| Lv 15 | 1,137 |
| Lv 16 | 1,213 |
| Lv 17 | 1,289 |
| Lv 18 | 1,365 |
| Lv 19 | 1,441 |
| Lv 20 | 1,516 |
| Lv 21 | 1,592 |
| Lv 22 | 1,668 |
| Lv 23 | 1,744 |
| Lv 24 | 1,820 |
| Lv 25 | 1,896 |
| Lv 26 | 1,972 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,048 |
| Lv 28 | 2,123 |
| Lv 29 | 2,199 |
| Lv 30 | 2,275 |
| Lv 31 | 2,313 |
| Lv 32 | 2,351 |
| Lv 33 | 2,389 |
| Lv 34 | 2,427 |
| Lv 35 | 2,465 |
| Lv 36 | 2,503 |
| Lv 37 | 2,541 |
| Lv 38 | 2,579 |
| Lv 39 | 2,616 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,654 |
| Lv 41 | 2,688 |
| Lv 42 | 2,722 |
| Lv 43 | 2,756 |
| Lv 44 | 2,790 |
| Lv 45 | 2,825 |
| Lv 46 | 2,860 |
| Lv 47 | 2,895 |
| Lv 48 | 2,930 |
| Lv 49 | 2,965 |
| Lv 50 | 3,001 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0658
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 40.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0658_POKEMON_GRENINJA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Greninja in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja's best moveset is Water Shuriken with Hydro Cannon, worth 27.2 DPS as a Water-type raid attacker. Hydro Cannon is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Greninja's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass. It resists Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Greninja's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja reaches 3,001 CP at level 50 and 2,654 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Greninja: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Greninja?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Greninja shows 598 CP (level 8), or 986 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,516 CP, or 1,896 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Greninja better than regular Greninja?
In raids, yes: Shadow Greninja deals 27.2 DPS (#4 Water) against 22.7 DPS (#23 Water) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Greninja.
How do you get Shadow Greninja in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Greninja is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Greninja with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.